China Scam Watch

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Q: How do I find a job in China myself, without at job recruiter or agent?

A: Ask for a free director employers list from The China Foreign Teachers Union and then send your resume, photo, and cover letter to the FAO of each school that interests you. FAO = Foreign Affairs Officer. To get the free white list of China schools write to: whitelist@chinaforeignteachersunion.org

A: China law requires you to have the below items and IF you want to work for the English First "EF", they require a TEFL certificate from certain training centers that are approved by them. Less than 5% of foreign teachers in China have a TEFL or TESOL certificate. Here is what you MUST have:

Q: I was told I must work a 90 day probationary period at reduced pay. Is this true?

Q: Chinese labor law require 1 month probation period for every year of your contract, unless YOU agree to a longer term. So if you are signing a 1 year contract, you yourself must agree to a 90 day period, because the law only requires 1 month. You may want to get a free copy of China's labor and visa laws by writing to chinalaws@ChinaForeignTeachersUnion.org